Product Security Coordinator

TP-Link Systems Inc. • Irvine, CA

2d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking a Product Security Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of its security-response function. Reporting to the Director of Product Security, this role manages vulnerability intake, coordinates patched-firmware releases, shepherds regional certifications, oversees the bug-bounty program, supports customer RFI/RFP responses, and uses data to improve processes. The position requires daily collaboration with global R&D, QA, legal, sales, external researchers, and other cross-functional partners.

The coordinator manages vulnerability reports from intake through resolution and patch availability, acts as project manager for firmware security releases, prepares regional certification submissions, and administers bug-bounty submissions and reward payments. The role also supports customer security inquiries, publishes security advisories, analyzes process data, and maintains internal certificate-signing software.

The posting describes TP-Link Systems Inc. as a global provider of networking devices and smart-home products serving customers in over 170 countries. The company emphasizes innovation, excellence, simplicity, diversity, collaboration, and an inclusive, growth-oriented workplace. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in product security, vulnerability management, or firmware project coordination.
• Familiarity with CVE/CVSS, secure-development lifecycles, and consumer-network-device firmware.
• Proven project-management skills and ability to drive on-time deliverables across remote teams.
• Strong data-analysis skills using Excel, Python, or BI tools, with a track record of turning insights into action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; able to work with external researchers and internal executives.
• Ability to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and manage without authority.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing certification evidence, such as FCC, CE, UL, or consumer cyber marks.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin language skills; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product security mailbox, triage incoming vulnerability reports, create and track tickets from initiation to resolution, and coordinate cross-functional tasks through patch availability to end users and customers.
• Project-manage firmware security releases by aligning R&D, QA, and documentation teams to deliver patched firmware images on time.
• Prepare and submit regional cybersecurity certification packages in collaboration with local sales and product management teams, including submissions such as the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.
• Oversee the bug-bounty program lifecycle, including validating external researcher submissions, coordinating resolution with R&D, and processing reward disbursements.
• Collaborate with local sales and product management to monitor and prepare responses to customer RFI/RFP inquiries.
• Analyze process data, develop actionable improvement strategies, and lead cross-team implementation of process enhancements.
• Manage and maintain internal certificate-signing software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to publish and maintain timely, accurate security advisories.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with partial dependent coverage.
• Contributions to 401(k) funds.
• Over four weeks of PTO per year.
• Bi-annual pay increases.
• Health and wellness benefits, including a free gym membership.
• Quarterly team-building events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level